Here's to Wishes That'll Never Come True

You know, mjrc, the only solace I can fairly offer is the thought that broken hearts mend with time. Sometimes, it takes a loooong time, but I think in the end the cracks are healed by the good times that we have in the interim years. Perhaps this Christmas will be a healing one for you.

I know I'm going to have the ghost of my dad with me all during the season. He just came alive at Christmastime, and prepared certain snack dishes, like Chex mix (with his own touches,) a cheese ball, and gumdrop cookies, that nobody else in the family makes. This is going to be our first holiday season without him. You're right: we can't turn him away.

Just to prove you true as usual... I can't tell you how happy I was to see that I am still on your sidebar. So I hope to come out of "ghost" status soon.

Happy Holidays!

Its words like these that remind me how wonderful a writer you are.....

Brought a wee lump to my throat.

Oh and great set of tunes as well.

wre--i will take those comments to heart. get it? to heart? but seriously, thank you. : )

nat--this will be a hard christmas, i'm sure. it gets easier eventually, but this is a tough time of year. i wonder, would he enjoy the notion of his coming alive in the chex mix and cheeseball? not a bad way to be a part of the festivities . . . : )

fraser!! so good to hear from you! i promise not to delete you from the blog roll until you delete your blog, how's that? i hope you feel the urge to reawaken it soon. and i hope you've been well, too. : )

jc--aw, you're making me blush. thank you. : )

I know exactly what you mean by ghosts--I have one as well. One of my favorite songs this year is by Nick Cave. Not "Dig Lazarus Dig," although that is a favorite too, but "Jesus of the Moon," which I don't hear many people talk about. One part in it that really touches me:

I also find comfort in that. I wish you a very good Christmas, and may your memories bring you warmth and enjoyment of all that is good in your life.

Linda

thank you linda. i think those are comforting words as well. i hope you have a peaceful and good christmas too. : )